Batanga

The Batanga cocktail is a simple yet characterful drink born in Tequila, a Mexican town famous for its tequila production. It is believed to have originated in the 1950s in a small bar called La Capilla. The owner of this bar, Don Javier Delgado Corona, is known as the creator of Batanga.

For years, Don Javier's bar has been a favorite haunt of locals and tequila enthusiasts alike. Batanga is one of the simple but impressive recipes that originated in this bar. The combination of tequila, lime and cola may seem ordinary at first glance, but when prepared in the right proportions, it creates a very balanced drink.

One of the small details that makes Batanga special is the way it is served. Legend has it that Don Javier used to use a long knife from the bar to stir the cocktail. This knife was used to cut limes behind the bar and was also used to stir the cocktail. This story is told as a small but amusing legend in Batanga's bar culture.